How to Do a Superior Performance Appraisal

For experienced personnel managers as well as newcomers to performance appraisal that deals with all aspects of this crucial managerial role. Among its many features, it examines the circumstances that can make performance appraisals an event to be dreaded by manager and employee alike and considers errors commonly made in appraisals. Presents a simple, easy-to-use approach to performance management and addresses the aspect of performance appraisals universally disliked by both managers and employees--the face-to-face discussion--showing how skillful handling can make this the most rewarding part of the whole process. In addition, a final chapter considers legal issues involved in performance appraisal and offers guidelines for conducting appraisals that are complete and accurate as well as legal and fair.